on-air

adjective

: appearing, used, or done on a radio or television broadcast
an on-air telephone call
our live, on-air fund-raiser

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Stern, 72, who has been a part of the SiriusXM family for more than two decades, has been slowly cutting back his on-air presence over the past few decade-and-a-half. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026 As Dolly Parton leaves behind an untouchable legacy, Bill Maher went for an easy boob joke in his on-air tribute. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Mayer serves as curator and an on-air presence for the SiriusXM channel, offering listeners a window into his life and music along with stories and insights from across his catalog and career. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 This week’s big tournament marks Williams’ third time in an on-air role with the PGA Tour. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on-air

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“On-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-air. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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